Somerset travel guide

Somerset Tourism | Somerset Guide

You're Going to Love Somerset

With a population of 22,083, Somerset is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Somerset deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Somerset

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sophie's Bistro (700 Hamilton Street) and Luca's Ristorante of Somerset (2019 State Highway 27) are great picks.

When to visit Somerset

Somerset in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Somerset in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Somerset

Plane

Although Somerset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 21 miles from Somerset. The shortest domestic flight to Somerset departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Somerset, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Somerset to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Somerset is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 32 miles from Somerset. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Somerset takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Somerset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 21 miles from Somerset. The shortest domestic flight to Somerset departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Somerset, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Somerset to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Somerset is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 32 miles from Somerset. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Somerset takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Somerset

Airlines serving Somerset

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Somerset

Most booked hotels in Somerset

Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 679 reviews)
$145+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 149 reviews)
$171+
Courtyard by Marriott Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 429 reviews)
$132+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8, 510 reviews)
$134+
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Good (7.7, 496 reviews)
$167+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 425 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Somerset

Renting a car in Somerset costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Somerset (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Somerset is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Somerset costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Somerset (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Somerset is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.